iPhone 16 Pro Models to Adopt 'M14' Advanced Samsung OLED Panels for Improved Brightness and Lifespan

[MacRumors]

The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the first Apple smartphones to adopt Samsung's high performance "M14" OLED display panel, claims a new report coming out of South Korea.

According to ETNews, Samsung's "M" series of OLED panels are made for flagship smartphones, while "14" refers to the number of high-performance materials used to produce them. "M14" is the first series of its kind, and the panel is said to have been developed to deliver superior brightness and longevity.

Samsung has reportedly placed orders for the M14 materials and is preparing to mass produce the displays in the second half of the year for Apple's iPhone 16 Pro models. Google's Pixel 9 smartphone is the only other device that is expected to adopt the high-performance displays in 2024.

A previous report out of China claimed that this year's ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ models will feature up to 1,200 nits of typical SDR brightness – a 20% increase over the current models – so Samsung's new panel could be the reason for the expected improvement. That said, peak HDR brightness is expected to remain at 1,600 nits, the same as the current iPhone 15 Pro Display.

Another rumor last year suggested that all iPhone 16 models will adopt new micro-lens OLED display technology for improved brightness and reduced power consumption, although it's not clear if this is related to M14 panels specifically.

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will have larger display sizes than the iPhone 15 Pro models, according to multiple sources. The iPhone 16 Pro will have a display that's 6.27 inches in size (rounded to 6.3), while the iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to have a display that's 6.85 inches in size (rounded to 6.9).

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Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 16 series in the fall, or around mid-September going on previous years.

Article Link: iPhone 16 Pro Models to Adopt 'M14' Advanced Samsung OLED Panels for Improved Brightness and Lifespan

 

[adrianjagielak]

Damn, they’ve just released the M4

 

[uacd]

Can’t Samsung get rid of PWM first so my eyes won’t be melting each time I use any of the new flagships? Brightness, lifespan, who cares fr if this tech gives eye strain

 

[Populus]

Hopefully this new panel will be better for our eyes!

 

[iMean]

I have a super old iPhone, so I am wondering if iPhone 15 users do really wish for a brighter display?

 

[zombierunner]

I have a super old iPhone, so I am wondering if iPhone 15 users do really wish for a brighter display?

Yes, we require more nits.

 

[cloudyo]

The specs don’t help much in the summer when the sun is out and the display is dimming heavily because of heat.

If the displays would actually reach even just a 1000 nits for a sustained period of time in the summer, I would be happy.

 

[WarmWinterHat]

The specs don’t help much in the summer when the sun is out and the display is dimming heavily because of heat.

If the displays would actually reach even just a 1000 nits for a sustained period of time in the summer, I would be happy.

That part does stink; I spend the vast majority of my non-working time outside during warm weather, and my screen is often impossible to read in sun. Sometimes it gets hot and then gets even dimmer. If a brighter screen would help with that, then great!

 

[SmugMaverick]

Pixel 8 pro had the best display in 2023 so I imagine Google are going to smash it again this year if they're using this new m14.

 

[bLackjackj]

A previous report out of China claimed that this year's ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ models will feature up to 1,200 nits of typical SDR brightness – a 20% increase over the current models

I can think of nothing worse than a brighter phone screen. Happy to be sticking with a lighter and less brighter 15 Pro.

 

[Fuzzball84]

Is lifespan really an issue these days, always great but not the most pressing concern 🤔

 

[Fuzzball84]

I can think of nothing worse than a brighter phone screen. Happy to be sticking with a lighter and less brighter 15 Pro.

When it becomes brighter than the sun we can then see it easily on the beach.

But it may come with a sunscreen warning 🤔

 

[daneoni]

Fixing PWM dimming would be the update that matters to me above all. I don't really get along with Apple OLED screens.

 

[JosephAW]

Suffered screen burn in on my iPhone 11 Pro Max but was replaced for free because of AppleCare. My 14 Pro shows no signs yet but it’s only been a year and a half.

 

[HouseLannister]

Pixel 8 pro had the best display in 2023 so I imagine Google are going to smash it again this year if they're using this new m14.

Where are you getting that opinion? S24 Ultra beat the Pixel 8 Pro in DXOMARK. That said, all 3 phones are all within a few points of each other and any difference is mostly indistinguishable.

 

[Tr55]

Superior longevity?

All the OLED advocates have been saying for years now that the longevity question has been solved long ago. Gaslit again.

Vindicates my purchase of an Air rather than Pro iPad.

 

[UltimaKilo]

Advancements are always welcome, but I’m still hoping that Apple will adopt 144hz panels for the Pro models in the future, even if just the Pro Max phones.

 

[t0rqx]

Yes, we require more nits.

no nits, no ti...

 

[t0rqx]

Advancements are always welcome, but I’m still hoping that Apple will adopt 144hz panels for the Pro models in the future, even if just the Pro Max phones.

Thats the M144 panels.

 

[1369281]

The ONLY thing I care about with new display technology is that they do not use PWM (flickering). There was a time where all displays were truly flicker-free and over the past 7 years they have reversed course on that just to save a tiny bit of energy. The trade off is absolutely not worth it. I really hope this new OLED display does not use PWM. Fingers crossed.

 

[Marty80]

Nice addition this would look great with next years anti reflective display.

 

[Smittywerben]

Meanwhile 16 Plus will be 60hz display with $900 price tag.

 

[uacd]

The specs don’t help much in the summer when the sun is out and the display is dimming heavily because of heat.

If the displays would actually reach even just a 1000 nits for a sustained period of time in the summer, I would be happy.

Wow I thought my SE is just defective that it does so. Turns out it is a widespread thing

 

[uacd]

When it becomes brighter than the sun we can then see it easily on the beach.

We would be able to create artificial atmosphere on Moon with this phone, solve all the Earth hunger issues, stop every war and finally travel at the lightspeed. Apple and Samsung always know what innovation is
/s

 

[Biro]

OLEDs are now bright enough. It’s like staring into the sun.